San Antonio, Texas (November 12, 2024) — The MICHELIN Guide and Travel Texas revealed last night the first selection of Starred restaurants, Bib Gourmands and Recommended in the inaugural The MICHELIN Guide Texas, spotlighting 12 San Antonio restaurants. After the famously secretive MICHELIN Guide inspectors visited Texas restaurants earlier this year, a total of 117 Texas restaurants are included in The MICHELIN Guide Texas 2024.
The MICHELIN Guide Texas 2024 selections in San Antonio include:
- Mixtli, One MICHELIN Star
- Hailey Pruitt and Lauren Beckman, Mixtli, Michelin Outstanding Service Award
- Cullum's Attaboy, Bib Gourmand
- The Jerk Shack, Bib Gourmand
- Ladino, Bib Gourmand
- Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery, Bib Gourmand
- 2M Smokehouse, Recommended
- Barbecue Station, Recommended
- Garcia's Mexican Food, Recommended
- Leche de Tigre, Recommended
- Little Em’s Oyster Bar, Recommended
- Nicosi, Recommended
- Signature Restaurant, Recommended
“As the Culinary Capital of Texas, San Antonio celebrates the diversity of chefs and cuisines recognized by The MICHELIN Guide,” said Marc Anderson, President & CEO of Visit San Antonio. “San Antonio is where Tex-Mex cuisine was born and where the many flavors from our modern, diverse chefs and restaurants surprise and delight visitors to our city. San Antonio’s inclusion in the Guide alerts global travelers of the special experiences they must seek out throughout the city including and in addition to the amazing MICHELIN-recognized restaurants.”
The MICHELIN Guide is the best-known international guide brand and has a strong effect on travelers. Over 57% of travelers in a recent EY study said they would extend their stay at a destination with MICHELIN-Starred restaurants and two-thirds of travelers say they would choose a MICHELIN destination over a comparable one. Even more impressively, 71% of travelers would increase their spending if a MICHELIN Guide selection existed in a city.
“The Texas culinary scene has proven to be an exhilarating one, with multicultural influences, homegrown ingredients and talent that is rich in ambition,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide. “Foodies and travel enthusiasts alike will find something to enjoy, with such a broad dining scene spanning farm-to-table dishes, fusion cuisine, upscale dining and the famous Texas-style barbecue. Texas is a perfect fit for the MICHELIN Guide, based on the experiences of our anonymous inspectors.”
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About Visit San Antonio
Visit San Antonio is a 501(c)6 and serves as the sales and marketing arm of San Antonio as a leading leisure and meetings destination. In 2023, San Antonio welcomed approximately 36.3 million visitors. Hospitality is one of the top five industries in the city, contributing $21.5 billion to the local economy annually and employing more than 147,000. More information about Visit San Antonio and the city’s vast offerings can be found at VisitSanAntonio.com.
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